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New EU law requires devices to be repairable - Every phone, television or washing machine you buy in Europe must be easier to repair starting tomorrow. That’s when the European Right to Repair Act tak (www.nporadio1.nl)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by inari@piefed.zip to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The products covered by the obligation to repair currently include:

  • washing machines and washer-dryers
  • dishwashers
  • refrigerators
  • electronic displays
  • welding equipment
  • servers and data storage products
  • mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets
  • tumble dryers 
  • e-bikes and e-scooters batteries (from 18 February 2027)
  • local space heaters
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[–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago (10 children)

I have a super common type (in EU) of Philips water kettle. It's a reliable machine. Unfortunately the little filter "screen" for the pouring sprout is starting to break now, after many many years of use. I can't find a replacement. It's a super easy to manufacture part, must be a very common "breaking thing" on this widespread device... Nope.

Philips HD4646 if anyone knows a source 🙈

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Maybe there's a fab shop by you that could print the part? Or a local enthusiasts group or something? Never used one so no idea of price but small part, prob not too expensive. I guess finding the part spec would be the challenge. Maybe they can scan the broken one or something. I actually have no clue about 3d printing so this may not be a helpful suggestion 🤷

[–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

As far as I know, home quality 3d printing is never food safe?

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Ah, sorry that didn't even occur to me, thanks for the info.

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